The 49ers defense posted their highest EPA of the season vs the Panthers +10.89. Good confidence builder heading into a very tough matchup with the Browns. They'll face the rookie Sanders at quarterback who will look to go down field early and often. Brock will have to play a much cleaner game to give them a chance on a short week. Matchup of the year: Trent Williams vs. Myles Garrett. 🍿
How could Bryce Young be a number 1 pick when Brock Purdy was selected one pick "earlier"?
ReplyDeleteI see what you did there :)
DeleteBrock was late with his throws, sign of rust. That game was the first hint of a team that could go a long way in the playoffs. See what happens next week. Nothing has come easy this year, that's good for mental makeup. Defense wins championships.
ReplyDeleteI'm more concerned with the way the balls are constantly coming out high or floating on him.
DeleteI think it's a mechanics issue from not following through and putting pressure on his front foot. It's clearly correctible but I hope he gets it right or this off-season will be unbearable.
Purdy is still a work in progress, imho.
ReplyDeletePositives:
Plays with confidence.
Knows Shanahan's system.
Quickly shakes off mistakes.
Owns the huddle.
Throws catchable passes.
Great attitude with coaches and players.
Concerns:
Forces passes into tight or double coverage.
Overconfident in his arm strength.
Not scanning the field for secondary receivers.
Locks onto a receiver too long.
When considering his missed playing time due to past and current injuries it seems to make sense that he is still a work in progress.
Highest-Graded Tackles, 2025, PFF:
ReplyDelete1. Penei Sewell, 95.9
2. Trent Williams, 87.9 (!)
3. Garrett Bolles, 87.1
4. Andrew Thomas, 84.8
5. Colton McKivitz, 83.2 (!)
Locking down McKivitz this offseason was huge.
DeleteHighest-graded 49ers on defense against the Panthers (PFF):
ReplyDelete• Ji'Ayir Brown: 91.5
• Upton Stout: 82.4
• Malik Mustapha: 69.3
• Jordan Elliott: 66.1
• Kalia Davis: 64.3
• Sam Okuayinonu: 63.9